Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology

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Evidence

Summary Report: RUET's Progress Towards Clean Water & Sanitation

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) stands as one of Bangladesh's most prestigious public engineering universities. Located in Rajshahi, a region historically challenged by iron-rich…

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SDG 6

Evidence

Water Aid Report 2025–2026

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) is a premier public engineering university in Bangladesh, located in Rajshahi—a region historically challenged by iron-rich groundwater. Since its…

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Report Summaries 17

Short summaries of RUET's reviewed reports for each SDG 6 indicator.

• 6.1.1Clean Water and Sanitation: CiteScoreCiteScore is a metric developed by Elsevier that measures the average number of citations received by documents published in a journal over a defined period.
• 6.1.2Clean Water and Sanitation: Field-Weighted Citation ImpactField-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) is a normalized indicator that measures how the citation impact of a university's research compares to the world average for similar publications.
• 6.1.3Clean Water and Sanitation: PublicationsThe number of publications indicator measures the scale of a university's research output in the area of water and sanitation.
• 6.2.1Water Consumption TrackingCalculating per capita water consumption allows RUET to assess water efficiency at an individual level and identify opportunities for conservation.
• 6.3.1Wastewater TreatmentRUET treats wastewater generated from laboratories, hostel effluents, and cafeterias.
• 6.3.2Preventing Water System PollutionPreventive strategies at RUET minimize contamination of the campus water system.
• 6.3.3Ensuring Safe Drinking Water for Campus UsersAccess to safe drinking water is a fundamental aspect of campus sustainability and aligns with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
• 6.3.4Building Standards to Enhance Water Optimization EfficiencyRUET is expanding its campus infrastructure with 11 ten-storied buildings currently under construction.
• 6.3.5Sustainable Landscaping to Minimize Water UsageRUET maintains extensive green areas, gardens, plantations, and landscaped spaces across its campus.
• 6.4.1Water Reuse Policy and Integrated ManagementRUET has established a formal water reuse policy to guide the structured recycling of treated wastewater, supporting SDG 6.3 (water quality improvement) and SDG 6.4 (water-use efficiency).
• 6.4.2Measurement of Water Reuse Across CampusRUET measures water reuse to track efficiency, ensure accountability, and identify areas for improvement.
• 6.5.1Water Management Educational OpportunitiesRUET conducts free educational programs for local schools and communities to raise awareness about water conservation, hygiene, and sustainable practices.
• 6.5.3Off-Campus Water Conservation SupportRUET collaborates with local government agencies and NGOs to promote water conservation practices beyond the campus, aligning with SDG 6.5.
• 6.5.4Sustainable Water Extraction on CampusRUET employs sustainable water extraction technologies to ensure efficient use of natural resources while minimizing environmental impact.
• 6.5.5Cooperation on Water SecurityRUET collaborates with local, regional, and national government agencies to strengthen water security initiatives.
• 6.5.6Promoting Conscious Water Usage on CampusRUET promotes responsible water use in surrounding communities through outreach programs, awareness campaigns, and workshops.
• 6.5.7Promoting Conscious Water Usage in the Wider CommunityRUET collaborates with multiple levels of government to enhance water governance, policy development, and sustainable resource management.